Job PurposeThe Development Assistant Manager will advance the Parrish\'s philanthropic goals by supporting and implementing effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for donors and prospects across the Development department. Under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director, this position will implement cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to increase the Parrish\'s individual donor base and provide direct support for individual giving initiatives with a focus on exhibition funding and exhibition donors. The Development Assistant Manager supports the Deputy Executive Director initiatives and works collaboratively within a larger Development team of and routinely collaborates across departments including the Marketing and Communications team and the Curatorial team.Due to the nature of this role and interaction with staff across the organization, this position is primarily on-site and in-person. Remote working days may be possible on a case-by-case basis with supervisor approval. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable law.Job ResponsibilitiesMaintain, manage, grow, and solicit from a portfolio of 60-80 individual donors, including sending pitch-packets, conducting regular in-person/virtual meetings and other communications.Develop, expand, and implement a sustainable individual donor pipeline for exhibition support; implement cultivation and stewardship that graduates donors to the next levelResponsible for initiating, creating and delivering pitches for fundraising initiatives such as exhibitions, benefit events and other initiatives, in collaboration with the rest of the Development, Marketing and Communications, and Curatorial teams.Responsible for keeping track of exhibition solicitations, credit lines and delivering perks as per pitch packetsResponsible for cultivating and engaging exhibition donors after their initial donation to develop and expand the pipeline of ongoing museum supportersProvide special event support to development team including list creation, invitation management, RSVP follow up, attendee research, and on-site support. Coordinate with internal team for seamless event production.Manage cultivation events, including, but not limited to, exhibition-related events.Conduct research, prospecting, and create reports for potential donors.Create exhibition reports for donors that funded the exhibitionsWork with Deputy Executive Director and Deputy Director of Development for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.Collaborate with Marketing and Communications department to create streamlined donor communication (including digital) strategy, incorporating seasonal touch points, key development strategies, and messages as needed.Cultivate and steward high-net-worth individuals at exhibition openings, donor receptions, and other events.Maintain database records, hard files, and e-files of all individual donor transactions and related development material. Create reports as necessary.Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the exhibition prospects and donor tracking document for each exhibitionOther duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor\'s degree required3-5 years of experience in development with a proven track record of success in managing individual giving programsExcellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skillsSkilled in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with a Blackbaud CRM a plusCompetencies and Success FactorsDiplomacy and confidentiality as essentialSelf-drivenTeam player willing to pitch in where neededKnowledge of the Hamptons and New York City philanthropic network a plusKnowledge of key stakeholders and artworld funders is helpfulBackground and interest in being an advocate for visual art and culture preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed in office environments at the Museum, remotely in public spaces, in program spaces including Museum galleries, studio, and theater, as well as at key stakeholder spaces and prospect and donor residencies. Employees regularly sit for extended periods, use computers and office equipment, and communicate in person and virtually. Occasionally, employees may lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 40 pounds when setting up for events.This position reports to the Deputy Executive Director and requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS:Candidates need to possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The incumbent needs to be approachable and responsible and must be able to work both independently and with a variety of staff, vendors as well as the general public. This position requires confidentiality, integrity, understanding, and high ethical standards.DISCLAIMER:The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.ABOUT THE PARRISH ART MUSEUM: The Parrish Art Museum is a place to discover and connect with art and artists with a focus on the rich creative legacy of Eastern Long Island and its global impact on the art world. The Museum regularly presents temporary exhibitions, including new installations drawn from our world-class collection of more than 3,600 works; as well as special exhibitions that reconsider the work of a single artist or group exhibitions that explore compelling themes. The Parrish produces hundreds of public programs and offers a year-round schedule of inspiring education initiatives. Situated within one of the most concentrated creative communities in the United States, the Parrish Art Museum is a vital cultural presence on the East End of Long Island. It is the oldest cultural institution on the East End of Long Island. Founded in 1898 by Samuel L. Parrish in the Village of Southampton, the Museum opened its new Herzog & de Meuron designed facility in Water Mill in 2012, providing for expanded services in research, interpretation, collaboration, education, and interactive, multidisciplinary programming.
